BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 29 October 2011

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—29/10/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—State of the Union, Episode 5
  5/5Greek novelist Ersi Sotiropoulos contemplates the idea of Europe in Autumn 2011.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/10/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/10/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—29/10/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—29/10/2011
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—29/10/2011
  With the Rev George Pitcher.
8. 05:45
  iPM—29/10/2011
  One care leaver's inspirational story.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—29/10/2011
  News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
2. 06:04
  Weather—29/10/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 06:07
  Open Country—The Dark Peaks
  Jules Hudson visits the Peak District to discover its tragic aviation history.
4. 06:30
  Farming Today—Farming Today This Week
  The delicate balance between heritage and modern life in the UK's National Parks.
5. 06:57
  Weather—29/10/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
6. 07:00
  Today—29/10/2011
  Debating the C of E's attitude to protesters, ChildLine at 25 and camels' milk ice-cream.
7. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Children's author Lauren Child, Astronomy Photographer Damian Peach and former US cop Frank Serpico
  Richard Coles with author and designer Lauren Child; Inheritance Tracks from Sue Johnston.
8. 10:00
  Excess Baggage—Transoceanic Rowing - Tango
  John McCarthy looks at transoceanic rowing and the tango in Buenos Aires.
9. 10:30
  Roger's Rabbits
  Roger Law takes a look at the 'fancy': the wonderful world of show rabbits
10. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—29/10/2011
  Sue Cameron of the Financial Times looks behind the scenes at Westminster.
11. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—29/10/2011
  Reporters telling their stories from around the world.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Money Box—29/10/2011
  The latest news from the world of personal finance.
2. 12:30
  The News Quiz—Series 75, Episode 8
  8/9A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig.
3. 12:57
  Weather—29/10/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  News—29/10/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
5. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Newcastle upon Tyne
  Jonathan Dimbleby presents a panel discussion of news and politics from Newcastle.
6. 14:00
  Any Answers?—29/10/2011
  Topics include protests at St Paul's, the Euro, prison sentencing, and corporate pay.
7. 14:30
  Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury
  Two boys experience evil when a 'dark circus' comes to Illinois.
8. 15:30
  Tales from the Stave—Series 7, Episode 2
  2/4Frances Fyfield's forensic musical discovery continues with Parry's anthem I Was Glad.
9. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour
  Highlights from the Woman's Hour week. Presented by Jane Garvey.
10. 17:00
  PM—Saturday PM
  A fresh perspective on the day's news with sports headlines. With Carolyn Quinn.
11. 17:30
  The Bottom Line—Product Proliferation
  Evan Davis and guests serve up a smorgasbord of topics - from Ikea to proliferation.
12. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—29/10/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
13. 17:57
  Weather—29/10/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—29/10/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—29/10/2011
  Peter Curran talks to Mackenzie Crook and John Leguizamo. Music from Mara Carlyle.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Umberto Bossi
  Geeta Guru-Murthy profiles Umberto Bossi, leader of Italy's Northern League.
4. 19:15
  Saturday Review—29/10/2011
  Tom Sutcliffe and his guests review the week's cultural highlights.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—After the Dictator
  With Gaddafi dead, Owen Bennett-Jones explores what happens after dictators fall.
6. 21:00
  Classic Serial—Silas Marner, Episode 2
  2/2Silas's life changes forever when Eppie, a little girl, crosses his threshold.
7. 22:00
  News and Weather—29/10/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 22:15
  Unreliable Evidence—Reporting The Law
  How press coverage of court cases can result in trial by media.
9. 23:00
  Round Britain Quiz—24/10/2011
  The teams from the Midlands and Wales join Tom for the latest contest.
10. 23:30
  Poetry Please—23/10/2011
  Roger McGough presents a weekly selection of favourite poetry requested by listeners.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—30/10/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Afternoon Reading—Bath Festival Stories by Candlelight, Stowmont, by Sadie Jones
  1/3A farmer wants his house demolished. The house has other ideas.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/10/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/10/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

Sunday 30 October 2011